Afternoon Customer Service Representative

About Evans Distribution Systems

Evans Distribution Systems is a privately-owned third-party logistics company based out of Melvindale, Mich. Our company is run by a fourth-generation leadership and has operated 3 million square feet of warehousing space in Southeast Michigan for more than 90 years. Evans provides warehousing, fulfillment, value-added, transportation, and staffing services for a variety of customers in automotive, food/beverage, consumer goods, hazmat, paper/raw materials and government service sectors.

Why We're Unique

At Evans we care about our employees. We provide full benefits after 90 days and we invest heavily in professional development, cross-training, certifications and safety. We have a robust quality systems program that focuses on continuous improvement, lean operations and ISO:9001 2015 certification. We believe in a workplace that celebrates integrity, innovation and technology across all divisions. We embrace a diverse workforce with associates from many backgrounds, education, and professional disciplines. Discover for yourself why the Evans family continues to grow and how our customers have come to know, it's easier with Evans.

Position Summary

Afternoon Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) work in our fast-paced warehousing department. CSRs are the frontline communication with our customers and are responsible for responding to inquiries, processing orders, and handling complaints, in a prompt, courteous, and effective manner. The CSR is critical to ensure product is handled correctly based on the customer's requirements. Associates gain valuable experience in quality, productivity, and communications.

Job Description

• Complete shipments and receipts in RAMP and Stellantis CMIS inventory management system
• Process and input all customer orders.
• Run various inventory reports to check for product availability.
• Review and enter all inbound tally documents in system and verify discrepancies.
• Generate all related paperwork and other necessary information required for customer work orders and bill customers accordingly.
• Awareness and understanding of billing/rating structure.
• Coordinate special rush order requests with transportation and operations.
• Notify customers of any activity concerning their product, provide shipping/receiving information to customers enabling them to trace shipments as required.
• Follow-up with other departments to ensure service standards are being met.
• Overall knowledge of computer systems and related programs.
• Assure proper invoicing of accounts; verification of computer-generated invoices; issue credits when appropriate; review, mail and file all month- end billing in a timely manner.
• Maintain damage records and back-order logs; handle returned product efficiently.
• Reconcile physical inventories when requested.
• Maintain all hazardous material information on system and MSDS maintenance.
• Prepare and provide special reports as requested to customers, operations, or management.
• Assist warehousemen with inquiries.
• Effectively communicate to management all pertinent information received by customer.
• Prepare and send out invoices to the customer.
• Maintain a good working relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries and complaints concerning shipments, receipts, inventory counts, work-orders, invoices.
• Report customer feedback to management, particularly, any signs of customer dissatisfaction. Advise supervisors, operations and sales when scope or parameters of the customer accounts change.
• Act as a liaison between the customer and the warehouse, and between the customer and management.
• Assist accounting in all A/R functions such as past due invoices.
• Effectively correspond with customers as required (written or verbal).
• Maintain current and accurate procedures which details the processing requirements for each account. (ISO 9001:2015 audit materials.)
• Oversee all routine and special paperwork associated with inbounds, outbound, OS&D, etc.
• Complete a daily time sheet with accurate allocation of time per account.

Experience/Requirements

• High school education required. Some college beneficial.
• Three (3) years' experience in a similar position required.
• Annual seminar or training session on customer service or related topic.
• Pass pre-employment background screening.

Details & Location

• Position located on the eastside of Detroit.
• Shift 230pm to 11pm Monday through Friday and must be flexible to work overtime.
• Starting wage $18.50

How to Apply

• Online: https://www.evansdist.com/search-openings/
• Call our Human Resources Department if you require assistance (313)827-9182.